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Life & Style

The Stylish, Philly-Designed Laptop Backpack You’ll Carry With Pride

Lindsay Fiegleman, founder of Fishtown accessories brand Sticks + Stones, began to notice something about the men of Philly: More and more were paying attention […]

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Life & Style

Girl Scouts Exec Kim E. Fraites-Dow’s Favorite Things

With business savvy and a stylish eye, Radnor resident Fraites-Dow has helped to build institutions like the Franklin Institute and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Now, she’s […]

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Life & Style

These One-of-a-Kind Throw Pillows Are Guaranteed to Spark Joy

In the age of Marie Kondo-esque minimalism (we, too, are banishing anything that doesn’t “spark joy”), goods worthy of your home can’t just be beautiful […]

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Life & Style

A Hip Jewelry Store, an Athleisure Boutique, and Other New Philly Shops to Check Out

There’s plenty of new boutiques, spas, and more to check out around Philly. Here, your guide to the best new Philly stores and retail that […]

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City Life

Columnist Jenice Armstrong on “Sexy Singles,” Getting Doxxed, and Her Best-Ever Philly Meal

My name is … Jenice Maria Armstrong. I’m a little nervous giving out my middle name. If people know that and exactly how old you […]

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Life & Style

“Thinking Putty” Is the Self-Care Desk Accessory You Need Right Now

I’m mixing violet goo into an iridescent blob of “shimmerizer” pigment that’s oddly reminiscent of my favorite Urban Decay eye shadow. The blob catches the […]

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Things to Do

A Philadelphian’s Guide to 4 Sunny Mexico Getaways

There’s a reason everyone from your book-club crew to the La Colombe barista can’t stop raving about recent trips to Mexico: With high-design hotels on […]

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City Life

John McNesby’s Massive Influence on Philadelphia Policing

The meeting hall was packed when John McNesby took the podium that day in August 2017. McNesby, the president of Philadelphia’s police union, read from […]

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Foobooz

How This Philly Chef Is Creating a Platform for Talented Black Culinary Artists

I’m from … South Philly originally, but I’ve lived and worked all over the city. I just moved back from California. The thing I missed […]

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City Life

Manny Machado, Bryce Harper and Philly’s Unhealthy Obsession With “Hustle”

It was embarrassing. Manny Machado — the youngest (26), arguably most talented baseball player to hit free agency since Alex Rodriguez inked a quarter-billion-dollar contract […]